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The List of Wildlife Species at Risk currently has more than 800 entries for Canadian wild life species considered vulnerable; including 363 classified as endangered species, —190 threatened species, —235 special concern, and 22 extirpated (no longer found in the wild). [1] About 65 percent of Canada's resident species are considered ...
Vulnerable (VU) species are considered to be facing a high risk of extinction in the wild. In September 2016, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) listed 1245 vulnerable fish species. [1] Of all evaluated fish species, 8.1% are listed as vulnerable. The IUCN also lists eight fish subspecies as vulnerable.
Invasive species are the second biggest threat to fish and other marine life in Canada behind loss of habitat and degradation. The threat to native species is primarily caused by impacts on the food web; however, invasive species also bring dangerous pathogens and physically interfere with existing aquatic life. [2]
The Species at Risk Act (French: Loi sur les espèces en péril, SARA) is a piece of Canadian federal legislation which became law in Canada on December 12, 2002. It is designed to meet one of Canada's key commitments under the International Convention on Biological Diversity .
Due to human activities, invasive species and environmental issues in the country, [9] there are currently more than 800 species at risk of being lost. [10] About 65 percent of Canada's resident species are considered secure. [4] Protected and conservation areas have been established to preserve and restore Canadian flora and fauna species. [11]
It designates the conservation status of wild species. It was established in 1977 to provide a single, scientifically sound classification of wildlife species at risk of extinction. [2] In the 2002 Species at Risk Act, COSEWIC was appointed as the body to identify and assess a species status. Although the status assigned by COSEWIC is not ...
The following is a list of common fish species known to occur in the lakes and rivers of Canada. Order Petromyzontiformes (lampreys) Family ...
The program aims to ensure the conservation and sustainable use of Canada's aquatic resources and the protection of species at risk, fish habitat, and oceans, not always successfully. [6] C&P collaborates with a variety of domestic partners, including the Canadian Coast Guard , other federal departments, other levels of government, industry ...